Stocks Slip Start Weak
The German DAX index experienced a significant downturn at the start of the trading week, closing at 23,589…
German Airports See Surge in International Travel
Germany’s major international airports experienced a significant surge in passenger traffic during the April-October 2025 summer flight schedule,…
Youth Resistance to Pension Plan Falters
Negotiations are underway within the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, specifically amongst its “Young Group” as a critical vote on…
Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon
The request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to President Isaac Herzog for a pardon has ignited a firestorm…
Greens Debate Key Proposals
The Green Party’s three-day national convention in Hanover concluded Sunday, marked by internal debates and critical assessments of…
Ziemiak Praises BSWs Rising Star
The proposed appointment of Oliver Ruhnert, a highly successful football manager, as General Secretary of the populist “Alliance…
Corporate Sick Leave Declines
A recent survey of Germany’s largest corporations reveals a decline in sick leave across both DAX 40 companies…
Germany Rethinks Climate Pledge Sparks Outrage
The German Green Party’s parliamentary leader, Katharina Dröge, has launched a sharp rebuke of the federal government’s recent…
AI Competition Concerns Rise
The head of Germany’s Federal Cartel Office, Andreas Mundt, has issued a stark warning about emerging competition concerns…
Greens Convene Hannover Climate Focus
The Green Party’s federal convention continues in Hanover today, grappling with internal divisions and intensifying scrutiny of the…
Minister Defends Benefit Reform Amid Juso Criticism
The proposed overhaul of Germany’s welfare system, Bürgergeld, faces internal dissent as Labour Minister Barbara Bas defended the…
Health Insurers Sue Government Over Benefit Costs
The dispute over the financial burden of citizen’s income benefits on Germany’s statutory health insurance (GKV) system has…
Bureaucracy Reform Call Gains Momentum
A cohort of approximately 30 high-ranking civil servants and politicians is calling for a radical overhaul of the…
Weimer Deflects AfD Calls for Resignation
The controversy surrounding Culture Minister Wolfgang Weimer and the Ludwig Erhard Summit, hosted by his former company, the…
Christmas Markets Face Cancellation Fears
The escalating costs of anti-terrorism measures are prompting warnings of potential cancellations of traditional Christmas markets across Germany,…
Food Delivery Giant Cuts 1500 Courier Jobs
The delivery service Lieferando has significantly scaled back its previously announced layoff plans, though the underlying shift towards…
Germany Approves 2026 Budget
The German Bundestag approved the 2026 federal budget on Friday, marking a significant shift in fiscal policy and…
German Inflation Holds Steady
Germany’s inflation rate is projected to remain stubbornly persistent in November, holding steady at 2.3 percent, according to…
Jobless Rate Climbs in Germany
Germany’s labor market is showing persistent weakness, with unemployment figures climbing in November, according to data released Friday…
Coalition Secures Pension Guarantees
The German coalition government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU, is pushing forward with its planned…
Irving Cancels US Tour Protests Trump
The celebrated Canadian-American novelist John Irving has announced he will be forgoing a planned U.S. book tour, citing…
Greens Aim to Redefine Liberalism
The Green Party’s leading candidate for the upcoming Baden-Württemberg state election, Cem Özdemir, is advocating for a distinctly…
Train Chaos Fuels Taxi Demand
The escalating crisis of German rail unreliability is prompting a surge in taxi usage, creating a complex situation…
Business Group Excludes AfD From Events
The influential North Rhine-Westphalia Association of Business and Industry (Unternehmer.NRW) is drawing a firm line against engaging with…
Stuttgart Dominates Europa League Victory
Stuttgart Dominates Go Ahead Eagles, Raising Questions About Domestic Form VfB Stuttgart delivered a resounding 4-0 victory over…
Sachsen ASF Zone Ends
The European Commission has formally lifted the last remaining Zone II restriction area for African Swine Fever (ASF)…
Baby-Friendly Parliament Takes Shape
The German Bundestag is poised to implement a novel support system, “Mandate and Baby” spearheaded by President Julia…
Hamburg Police Chief Warns of Rising Fan Violence
The escalating violence surrounding German football matches is prompting calls for heightened security measures and a deeper examination…
Doctors Seek Coverage for Unapproved ME/CFS Treatments
The head of the German Federal Association of General Practitioners, Markus Beier, is escalating the debate surrounding Long…
Moderna Sees Brighter Future
The US pharmaceutical giant Moderna is signaling a potential turnaround after a challenging period, according to remarks made…
Business Leaders Risk Economic Backlash
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Economics Minister, Mona Neubaur of the Green Party, has issued a stark warning to the Association…
Pensioners Set for Extra Cash
Pensioner Income Discrepancies Highlight Policy Divide in Germany A stark contrast in approaches to pension reform is emerging…
Shooter Injures Guards Near White House
Reports emerged Wednesday evening from Washington D.C. detailing a shooting incident that left two members of the National…
Electric Car Perks Expand to Hybrids
The German governing coalition, comprised of the Union and SPD parties, faces a critical juncture regarding the phasing…
Dax Rises Investors Watch
The German stock market experienced a muted, reactive trading session on Wednesday, with the DAX index fluctuating before…
Rent Hike Delay Proposed
A deepening rift within the German coalition government is threatening to derail proposed pension reforms, with a prominent…
Mental Health Cuts Spark Green Party Outrage
The proposed overhaul of Germany’s citizen’s allowance (Bürgergeld) by the ruling coalition government of Social Democrats (SPD) and…
Social Media Ban Push Intensifies
The German government’s decision to delay a potential ban on social media access for individuals under 16, pending…
Construction Sector Sees Order Surge
Germany’s construction sector is signalling a potential recovery, with September 2025 data revealing a significant surge in new…
Bomb Threat Raids Hit Four German States
Law enforcement agencies across Germany executed coordinated raids on Tuesday, targeting a criminal network suspected of orchestrating a…
Ukraine War Talks Show Promise
Negotiations surrounding a potential end to the conflict in Ukraine are reportedly making “solid and encouraging progress” according…
Germany Revamps Foreign Ministry
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, is initiating a sweeping overhaul of the Federal Foreign Office, signaling a significant…
Left Party Remains Uncertain on Pension Vote
The Left party remains undecided on how it will vote on the ruling coalition’s proposed pension reform package,…
German Exports Face Fresh Setback
German Export Sector Signals Deepening Concerns Amidst Economic Uncertainty Fresh data released this week reveals a concerning decline…
Stocks Rally At Week’s Open
The DAX experienced a modest gain at the start of the trading week, closing at 23,239 points, a…
Mercedes Leader Set for Auto Lobby Role Again
Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz, is poised for a second term as president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’…
Military Sign-Up Boost Sparks Workforce Concerns
The German government’s proposed substantial pay increase for volunteers joining the Bundeswehr – a monthly salary of €2,600…
Business Groups Weigh Shifting Stance on AfD
A fracture is emerging within Germany’s business community regarding the appropriate engagement with the Alternative for Germany (AfD),…
Gipfel Controversy Clouds Reputation
The controversy surrounding Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer and his connection to the “Weimer Media Group” organizer of the…
Merz Confident Pension Deal Imminent
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has signaled a confident stance regarding the ongoing dispute…
Germany Aims to Revive Global Pharma Role
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is pushing for a significant revitalization of pharmaceutical production within Germany, aiming to…
Economists Urge Pension Plan Reversal
A coalition of 21 leading economists and academics is urgently calling for the German government to abandon its…
Greens Accuse German Government of Hypocrisy
The German Green Party’s leadership is directly accusing the current federal government of undermining international climate negotiations, specifically…
Siggelkow Slams Political Failure on Child Poverty
The founder of the Christian children and youth organization Arche, Bernd Siggelkow, has launched a scathing critique of…
German Air Force Eyes Massive Expansion
The German Air Force is embarking on a radical expansion plan, spearheaded by new Inspector General Holger Neumann,…
Fossil Phaseout Stalled at UN Climate Talks
Negotiations at the United Nations climate conference in Belém concluded Saturday with a significant setback for the European…
Lufthansa Won’t Cut Routes Despite Tax Cut
The German aviation sector is experiencing a complex shift in strategy following a coalition agreement to reduce the…
Norris Claims Vegas Pole
The contentious Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend began with a dramatic qualifying session, culminating in a surprise pole…
Stocks Surge Oil Dives
US equity markets rallied on Friday, fueled by shifting signals from the Federal Reserve and tempered by volatility…
Mainz Hoffenheim Draw
The Bundesliga’s 11th matchday commenced with a tense 1-1 draw between Mainz and Hoffenheim, a result that underscores…
Müller Tops German Album Charts
The official German album charts are being led this week by Ina Müller’s “6.0” a surprising development that…
Greens Challenge Government Asset Use
The Green Party faction in the German Bundestag is reportedly preparing to challenge the alleged misappropriation of funds…
Dax Rebounds Slightly Amid Red Zone
European markets demonstrated fragility on Friday, with the Dax index experiencing a partial recovery following a sluggish start…
MEP Barley Slams EU Parliament’s Dual Seat
The persistent division of the European Parliament’s seat between Brussels and Strasbourg continues to draw sharp criticism, with…
Barley Urges Tighter EU Election Rules
The European Parliament’s First Vice-President, Katarina Barley, has ignited a debate surrounding the legitimacy and stability of the…
Troops Ready for Immediate Combat
Germany’s top military officer has issued a stark warning regarding the pace of strengthening the country’s armed forces,…
Mothers Feel Financial Strain Study Finds
A recent study commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs has revealed a significant disparity in…
Stocks Slip Amid Job Data
US Markets Retreat as Labor Data Complicates Fed Policy Outlook New York markets experienced a notable downturn Thursday,…
Suspect Linked to Terror Plot Had Hamas Ties
Sources indicate a man arrested in London earlier this month is the son of a former Hamas minister,…
Lula’s Rainforest Fund Faces Criticism
Germany faces mounting criticism over its contribution to the newly proposed Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), spearheaded by…
Merz Remarks Spark Student Protest Fury
The public walkout during a Deutschlandstiftung Integration award ceremony has drawn sharp condemnation from Serap Güler, State Secretary…
Coalition Risks Collapse Over Pension Plan
The fragile stability of Germany’s ruling coalition is facing a critical test as resistance within the conservative CDU/CSU…
US Peace Plan Faces Sharp Criticism
The proposed U.S. peace plan for Ukraine is facing sharp criticism from within Germany, with leading voices warning…
New Building Type E Streamlines German Construction
The German government is pushing forward with a controversial new building standard, dubbed “Building Type E” aiming to…
Deutsche Bank Scales Back Home Loans
Deutsche Bank is embarking on a significant restructuring program, targeting reductions in consumer lending, private mortgage financing and…
Stuttgart 21 Delays Spark Criticism
The Green Party’s lead candidate for the upcoming state election in Baden-Württemberg, Cem Özdemir, has launched a scathing…
Germany Defends Potential Covestro Investment
The German government, spearheaded by Economy Minister Katarina Reiche (CDU), is facing increasing scrutiny over the planned investment…
Ukraine Refugee Shift Triggers Cost Concerns
The German government’s recent decision to reclassify a portion of Ukrainian refugees from receiving Bürgergeld (social welfare) to…
Pensions Face Steep Rise by 2039
The German government’s recently approved 2025 Pension Insurance Report reveals a complex and politically charged outlook for the…
Germany Eyes Pension Deal Before Holidays
The German government expresses optimism regarding the resolution of its contentious pension reform debate before the upcoming Christmas…
China Overtakes US as Germany’s Top Trade Partner
Germany’s trade relationship with China has swung back in Beijing’s favor, with China once again surpassing the United…
Business Slowdown Hits One Third of Firms
A significant portion of German businesses continue to grapple with insufficient order books, hindering economic recovery and raising…
Grimm Calls for Rent Reform Overhaul
The current coalition government’s proposed pension reforms are fundamentally misguided and require a complete overhaul, according to Veronika…
Lauterbach Calls For Assisted Suicide Laws
The recent tragic deaths of identical twins, Ellen and Alice Kessler, have reignited the debate surrounding assisted suicide…
Military Drones Threat Bundeswehr to Aid Police
A draft proposal from the German Interior Ministry, spearheaded by CSU Minister Alexander Dobrindt, is sparking debate and…
Housing Permits Surge in September
Official data released this week by the Statistical Federal Office (Destatis) indicates a significant surge in housing construction…
Minister Defends Digital Strategy
The newly established Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, spearheaded by CDU Minister Karsten Wildberger, is…
Eurojackpot Numbers Drawn Tuesday
“A Stroke of Luck, a Tax Haven? Eurojackpot Jackpot Sparks Debate” Tuesday evening’s Eurojackpot draw yielded a substantial…
Weimar Faces Scrutiny After New Allegations
The political fallout intensifies surrounding Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer, as opposition parties escalate criticism following revelations concerning the…
Left Leader to Preach on Housing Rights
The leader of Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke), Jan van Aken, will deliver a sermon this Wednesday evening…
EU Greenlights Funds for German Coal Transition
The European Commission has formally approved state aid clearance for the compensation package offered to Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke…
Stocks Slide Defensive Sectors Gain
German equities faced significant selling pressure on Tuesday, extending a bearish trend following a lackluster opening bell. The…
Housing Approvals Signal Construction Revival
The German government is attempting to portray a nascent recovery in the construction sector, spearheaded by Housing Minister…
Youth Union Rejects Pension Plan
The youth wing of Germany’s ruling coalition, the Junge Union (Young Conservatives), is publicly pushing back against the…
Draft Resistance Surges Amid Military Service Debate
a significant and accelerating trend of citizens refusing military service.. Figures released by the Federal Office for Family…
Stocks Slip Amid US Uncertainty
European markets opened the week with a significant downturn, fueled by persistent uncertainty surrounding the US economy and…
Pension Fears Mount
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) parliamentary group’s employee representatives are voicing strong support for the Junge Union (Young…
Body Parts Found Near German Autobahn
Authorities in Hagen, Germany, have launched a major investigation following the grim discovery of dismembered body parts on…
Kretschmer Russia Comments Spark Political Fire
Sharp condemnation has erupted within Germany’s mainstream political landscape following remarks by Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) suggesting…
Trump Reopens Epstein Files
The stance of former President Donald Trump on the long-simmering Epstein affair has undergone a significant and politically…